A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.
Parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies.
parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach to introducing their children to the wide world of microbes: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies.
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds.
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds.
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.
Most American adults with asthma also have an allergy, according to a new study.
Most American adults with asthma also have an allergy, according to a new study.
Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds.
Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds.
Drug-resistant bacteria that cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis can be passed indirectly from person to person, a new study finds.
Drug-resistant bacteria that cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis can be passed indirectly from person to person, a new study finds.
In much of the United States, there's little evidence of spring yet, unless you have seasonal allergies.
In much of the United States, there's little evidence of spring yet, unless you have seasonal allergies.
A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests.
A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests.
The TOBI Podhaler (tobramycin inhalation powder) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat cystic fibrosis patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The TOBI Podhaler (tobramycin inhalation powder) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat cystic fibrosis patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that can damage the lungs.
A widely used antibiotic may increase the risk of heart problems in patients with lung conditions, according to a new study.
A widely used antibiotic may increase the risk of heart problems in patients with lung conditions, according to a new study.
The spring allergy season is off to an early start and allergy sufferers need to take action to prevent symptoms, an expert says.
The spring allergy season is off to an early start and allergy sufferers need to take action to prevent symptoms, an expert says.
Although spring-cleaning may have become a thing of the past, germs haven't.
Although spring-cleaning may have become a thing of the past, germs haven't.
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.
Major risk factors for serious illness and death after a lung transplant include a donor who smoked and a recipient who is obese, according to a new study.
Major risk factors for serious illness and death after a lung transplant include a donor who smoked and a recipient who is obese, according to a new study.
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores.
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores.
Children exposed to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) may run a higher risk of developing asthma, a new study suggests.
Children exposed to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) may run a higher risk of developing asthma, a new study suggests.
Food allergies appear to affect children's growth, a new study suggests.
Food allergies appear to affect children's growth, a new study suggests.
The new SARS-like "coronavirus" that first emerged in the Middle East can invade the lungs and immune system as easily as the common cold.
The new SARS-like "coronavirus" that first emerged in the Middle East can invade the lungs and immune system as easily as the common cold.
As extreme cold blankets many parts of the United States, one expert warns that frigid temperatures can put people at greater risk not only for hypothermia and frostbite, but also for stroke, heart attack and asthma.
As extreme cold blankets many parts of the United States, one expert warns that frigid temperatures can put people at greater risk not only for hypothermia and frostbite, but also for stroke, heart attack and asthma.
The type of jobs people have may increase their risk for developing asthma as an adult, a new British study suggests.
The type of jobs people have may increase their risk for developing asthma as an adult, a new British study suggests.
Some common holiday baking ingredients -- such as cinnamon, nutmeg and marshmallows -- can be abused and lead to serious health problems and even death, an expert warns.
Some common holiday baking ingredients -- such as cinnamon, nutmeg and marshmallows -- can be abused and lead to serious health problems and even death, an expert warns.
Children born after in vitro fertilization are more likely to have asthma, according to a new British study.
Children born after in vitro fertilization are more likely to have asthma, according to a new British study.
Certain chemicals used to purify tap water may play a role in the development of food allergies, a new study suggests.
Certain chemicals used to purify tap water may play a role in the development of food allergies, a new study suggests.
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who has been struggling with bronchitis and a lingering cough, was in a Houston hospital Thursday.
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who has been struggling with bronchitis and a lingering cough, was in a Houston hospital Thursday.
Only one-quarter of smoking parents adopt a strict smoke-free car policy, and nearly half who don't enforce such a ban light up while driving with their children, a new study indicates.
Only one-quarter of smoking parents adopt a strict smoke-free car policy, and nearly half who don't enforce such a ban light up while driving with their children, a new study indicates.
Children in more affluent families are more likely to develop peanut allergy, a preliminary study suggests.
Children in more affluent families are more likely to develop peanut allergy, a preliminary study suggests.
New research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests certain tick bites may cause even the most seasoned of carnivores to develop an allergy to red meat.
New research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests certain tick bites may cause even the most seasoned of carnivores to develop an allergy to red meat.
